Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Molineux where Wolverhampton Wanderers play host to Leicester City. A crowd of 12,723 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Wolverhampton Wanderers are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Leicester City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Sylvain Davis.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Wolverhampton Wanderers are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Leicester City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Sylvain Davis.
0.00
0-0Wolverhampton Wanderers get the match underway!
9.58
0-0Greg Dublin knocks the ball to his team mate, Romero P. Martinez. Romero P. Martinez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marcus Andrews who gathers it comfortably.
12.23
0-0John Platt clumsily knocks into Romero P. Martinez. The referee calls over John Platt and shows him a yellow card! Romero P. Martinez stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.07
0-0John Platt comes in with a late challenge on Samuele Anastasi. John Platt is given a warning by the referee! Samuele Anastasi gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
21.58
0-1Romero P. Martinez plays the ball forward to Ricardo Vieira. Ricardo Vieira knocks the ball to his team mate, Stephen McGrory. Stephen McGrory strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. Stephen McGrory scores for Leicester City!!
24.03
Leon Mendonca threads a neat ball through to Syd Haynes. With some swift thinking, Syd Haynes plays the ball forward to Kelvin Britton. Kelvin Britton knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Fernando Quaresma.
27.26
Dave Williamson threads a neat ball through to John Platt. Seeing a gap ahead, John Platt laces a through ball forward to Luke Vassell. Luke Vassell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.10
0-1Francisco Ortega flicks a high pass forward to Luke Vassell who brings the ball under control. Luke Vassell knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Rankin. Craig Rankin makes a looping header on goal but it flies just off target!
36.56
0-1Dave Williamson hits a long diagonal ball forward. John Platt shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Bruno Varela!
39.22
Francisco Ortega sees a break and surges forward. Francisco Ortega knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
44.05
John Platt sees Francisco Ortega in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Francisco Ortega plays a scrappy one-two with Kelvin Britton and stumbles forward towards the goal... Francisco Ortega muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's there!! Bruno Varela has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Wolverhampton Wanderers have changed their lineup with Ashley Patterson replacing Joe Banks. Leicester City appear unchanged since the first half. The Leicester City players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Leicester City kick off and get the second half underway!
47.18
Houssin Abdellaoui comes in with a late challenge on Luke Vassell. Houssin Abdellaoui is shown the yellow card! Luke Vassell runs off the knock.
48.36
Greg Dublin sees Houssin Abdellaoui in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Houssin Abdellaoui makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ricardo Vieira. Ricardo Vieira shoots from outside the area but is denied by Marcus Andrews. Excellent save.
51.11
Leon Mendonca sees Francisco Ortega in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Francisco Ortega deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Craig Rankin. Craig Rankin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
53.24
Francisco Ortega plays the ball forward to Kelvin Britton. Kelvin Britton shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
54.18
With imagination, Leon Mendonca laces a weighted ball forward to Francisco Ortega. Francisco Ortega flicks the ball to his team mate, John Platt. John Platt knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Bruno Varela who gathers it comfortably.
55.38
Stephen McGrory catches Ledley Gray on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ledley Gray hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.04
John Platt flicks a high pass forward. Kelvin Britton collects the pass. Kelvin Britton knocks in a cross ball towards Francisco Ortega. Francisco Ortega flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
60.19
2-1Leicester City have made a substitution with Chris Wiltord replacing Stephen McGrory .
61.27
Manuel Ferreira flicks a high pass forward. Ricardo Vieira collects the pass. Ricardo Vieira plays a quick one-two with Chris Wiltord and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Ricardo Vieira provides some space. He shoots at goal but it flies well off target!
69.16
Greg Dublin threads a neat ball through to Manuel Ferreira. Manuel Ferreira edges inside the box! Manuel Ferreira comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
71.19
John Platt sees a break and surges forward. John Platt whips in a cross ball towards Luke Vassell. Luke Vassell makes a looping header on goal. Bruno Varela manages to gather it effortlessly.
75.05
John Platt runs straight at the opposition's defence. John Platt whips in a cross ball towards Craig Rankin. Craig Rankin beats his man to it with a header but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
77.53
John Platt makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Craig Rankin. Craig Rankin knocks in a cross ball towards John Platt. John Platt makes a convincing header but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
81.37
Francisco Ortega comes in with a late challenge on Ricardo Vieira. Francisco Ortega is shown the yellow card! Ricardo Vieira stretches but gets up unharmed.
83.50
Ricardo Vieira flicks a high pass forward. Manuel Ferreira collects the pass. Manuel Ferreira knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
84.57
John Platt laces a weighted ball forward to Francisco Ortega. Francisco Ortega plays a one-two with Craig Rankin and advances towards the goal... Francisco Ortega looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The keeper, Bruno Varela, sees it late!! Goal for Wolverhampton Wanderers! That's his third!
89.38
Seeing a gap ahead, Samuele Anastasi plays the ball forward to Greg Dublin. Greg Dublin passes the ball forward to Chris Wiltord. Chris Wiltord finds some space and shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
90.00
Romero P. Martinez runs straight at the opposition's defence. Romero P. Martinez plays a one-two with Greg Dublin and rushes in on goal... Romero P. Martinez looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's there!! Marcus Andrews has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Francisco Ortega 44, 57, 85 | Stephen McGrory 22 Romero P. Martinez 90 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Francisco Ortega of Wolverhampton Wanderers |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Marcus Andrews (GK)
6
2. Dave Williamson (DEF)
6
3. Joe Banks (DEF)
6
4. Leon Mendonca (DEF)
6
5. Ledley Gray (DEF)
6
6. Francisco Ortega (MID)
9
7. John Platt (MID)
7
8. Kelvin Britton (ATT)
6
9. Luke Vassell (ATT)
6
10. Craig Rankin (ATT)
6
11. Syd Haynes (ATT)
6
12. Ashley Patterson (DEF)
6
13. Peter Fenton (MID)
0
14. Carlton Wright (ATT)
0
1. Bruno Varela (GK)
6
2. Adolfo Munoz (DEF)
6
3. Samuele Anastasi (DEF)
6
4. Fernando Quaresma (DEF)
6
5. Gregoor Maas (DEF)
6
6. Houssin Abdellaoui (MID)
5
7. Greg Dublin (MID)
7
8. Romero P. Martinez (MID)
8
9. Ricardo Vieira (ATT)
6
10. Stephen McGrory (ATT)
6
11. Manuel Ferreira (ATT)
6
12. Simon Oswald (GK)
0
13. Hoalid Frey (MID)
0
14. Chris Wiltord (ATT)
6